Tender mandi
Chicken and mutton mandi are often praised for generous portions, fragrant rice and tender meat.
Azal Mandi
Al Karama
Azal Mandi is a Yemeni restaurant in Al Karama serving traditional dishes built around mandi, grilled meats and seafood. Reviews point first-time diners towards the fahsa with Yemeni bread, while the spacious seating, family rooms and welcoming atmosphere make it workable for group meals.
Reputation Score
4.4
★★★★☆
4,003 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Fahsa pairing
Fahsa with bread is a standout order, with reviewers highlighting its rich, full flavour.
Family rooms
Separate family rooms and majlis seating give groups more privacy than standard restaurant tables.
Free soup
The complimentary soup is repeatedly singled out, including as a useful accompaniment to the rice.
Large seating
The restaurant has spacious, well-organised seating for families, groups and private gatherings.
Valet parking
Free valet parking is available, which is helpful for a meal in Al Karama.
What to Eat at Azal Mandi How we choose these items We use AI to find praise and criticism of specific foods and drinks in a selection of Google reviews. For Azal Mandi, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. The score is positive reviews minus negative reviews. For example, two positive reviews and one negative review give +1. Each review counts once per item; neutral comments do not change the score. A zero score is not a positive recommendation. “Only neutral feedback” means there are no positive or negative votes. “Mixed feedback” means equal numbers of positive and negative votes. The quotes are examples of what people said, not every comment we counted. We use different reviews where we can. We normally show up to 10 foods and 5 drinks with non-negative scores. Items with the same score stay together. If a tied group would go past the limit, that group and the lower non-negative scores go into Honorable mentions. If an overflowing positive top tie would leave the list empty, we show up to 10 items from that tie and keep the rest in Honorable mentions. Foods and drinks with a negative score are under What to Avoid. Use this as a guide to what reviewers liked, not a guarantee that you will like it too.
These items at Azal Mandi got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Chicken mandi Net +2
“Had ordered a chicken Mandi. The dish and presentation was so appealing. It was a true sensory, culinary experience. The serving portion was huge, the flavoured rice with roasted raisins and cashews on the side is tempting and delicious. The tenderness of the chicken was absolutely amazing.”
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“Had ordered a chicken Mandi. The dish and presentation was so appealing. It was a true sensory, culinary experience. The serving portion was huge, the flavoured rice with roasted raisins and cashews on the side is tempting and delicious. The tenderness of the chicken was absolutely amazing.”August 2025
“First time was good, I liked the chicken mandi.”August 2024
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Dessert masooba Net +2
“But the dessert masooba was yummy and the service was good.”
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“But the dessert masooba was yummy and the service was good.”August 2024
“The Kunafa was decent and my husband ordered Masouba which he said was nice.”October 2022
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Fahsa Net +2
“Salts and fahsa are also extreamly rare to find this level of authenticity and lastly the rice and mandi is the killer . Very tasty pieces loaded with flavour .”
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“Salts and fahsa are also extreamly rare to find this level of authenticity and lastly the rice and mandi is the killer . Very tasty pieces loaded with flavour .”June 2025
“Loved the fahsa (meat with gravy)”June 2024
Honorable mentions (18)
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Chicken madhbi Net +1
“We tried the chicken madbi, which was awesome and full of flavor.”
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“We tried the chicken madbi, which was awesome and full of flavor.”January 2026
“Meat balls, chicken madhbi and mutton mandhi was so yummm their soup was so thick and tasty!”January 2023
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Bent alsahan Net +1
“I ordered the Mandi Lamb and Bent Alsahan, and both dishes were nothing short of amazing. The lamb was perfectly cooked—tender, juicy, and full of flavor, with the rice and spices complementing it perfectly. The Bent Alsahan, a traditional dish, was just as impressive—rich in taste with the right balance of spices.”
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“I ordered the Mandi Lamb and Bent Alsahan, and both dishes were nothing short of amazing. The lamb was perfectly cooked—tender, juicy, and full of flavor, with the rice and spices complementing it perfectly. The Bent Alsahan, a traditional dish, was just as impressive—rich in taste with the right balance of spices.”November 2025
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Bread molawah Net +1
“And their bread molawah a must with fahsa”
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“And their bread molawah a must with fahsa”June 2024
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Chicken madghout Net +1
“Don’t finish all of your soup save some for the rice of the chicken/ lamb madghout. Not the mandi, not the madhbi have the madghout. A true Yemeni delight.”
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“Don’t finish all of your soup save some for the rice of the chicken/ lamb madghout. Not the mandi, not the madhbi have the madghout. A true Yemeni delight.”May 2026
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Chicken mazbi Net +1
“The Chicken Mazbi was delectable, the chicken was perfectly grilled and the rice was flavourful.”
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“The Chicken Mazbi was delectable, the chicken was perfectly grilled and the rice was flavourful.”October 2022
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Fahsa with bread Net +1
“Food was 10/10- fahsa with bread was very tasty and full of flavor”
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“Food was 10/10- fahsa with bread was very tasty and full of flavor”May 2026
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Full mutton with rice Net +1
“I ordered full mutton with rice for my son’s aqeeqah and it was amazing. My guest enjoyed the food and the service, they sent a person to help with serving as well. Special thanks to Haitham who helped to arrange the whole thing including the zabeeha.”
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“I ordered full mutton with rice for my son’s aqeeqah and it was amazing. My guest enjoyed the food and the service, they sent a person to help with serving as well. Special thanks to Haitham who helped to arrange the whole thing including the zabeeha.”July 2025
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Haneed ribs Net +1
“The Haneed ribs at Azal Lilmandi were absolutely delicious. The lamb was perfectly cooked, tender, flavorful, and paired beautifully with the smoky, fragrant rice. We really enjoyed the mix of nuts and raisins, which added a nice texture and sweetness, and the hot sauce and broth were surprisingly great complements to the dish. The cucumber yogurt wasn’t as good as the rest, but overall, the meal was outstanding. Definitely a dish worth ordering again.”
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“The Haneed ribs at Azal Lilmandi were absolutely delicious. The lamb was perfectly cooked, tender, flavorful, and paired beautifully with the smoky, fragrant rice. We really enjoyed the mix of nuts and raisins, which added a nice texture and sweetness, and the hot sauce and broth were surprisingly great complements to the dish. The cucumber yogurt wasn’t as good as the rest, but overall, the meal was outstanding. Definitely a dish worth ordering again.”August 2025
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Kabsa Net +1
“One of the best Mandi, Madfoon and Kabsa in town. Top notch service paired with delicious food.”
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“One of the best Mandi, Madfoon and Kabsa in town. Top notch service paired with delicious food.”June 2022
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Kunafa Net +1
“Kunafa was the best!!”
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“Kunafa was the best!!”January 2023
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Lamb madghout Net +1
“Don’t finish all of your soup save some for the rice of the chicken/ lamb madghout. Not the mandi, not the madhbi have the madghout. A true Yemeni delight.”
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“Don’t finish all of your soup save some for the rice of the chicken/ lamb madghout. Not the mandi, not the madhbi have the madghout. A true Yemeni delight.”May 2026
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Madfoon Net +1
“One of the best Mandi, Madfoon and Kabsa in town. Top notch service paired with delicious food.”
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“One of the best Mandi, Madfoon and Kabsa in town. Top notch service paired with delicious food.”June 2022
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Mandi lamb Net +1
“I ordered the Mandi Lamb and Bent Alsahan, and both dishes were nothing short of amazing. The lamb was perfectly cooked—tender, juicy, and full of flavor, with the rice and spices complementing it perfectly.”
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“I ordered the Mandi Lamb and Bent Alsahan, and both dishes were nothing short of amazing. The lamb was perfectly cooked—tender, juicy, and full of flavor, with the rice and spices complementing it perfectly.”November 2025
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Meat balls Net +1
“Meat balls, chicken madhbi and mutton mandhi was so yummm their soup was so thick and tasty!”
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“Meat balls, chicken madhbi and mutton mandhi was so yummm their soup was so thick and tasty!”January 2023
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Meat mandi Net +1
“Meat mandi was delicious”
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“Meat mandi was delicious”June 2024
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Mutton madhfoon Net +1
“Today we tried the mutton Madhfoon from here ! It was nice , the Madhfoon is juicy and the rice also well”
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“Today we tried the mutton Madhfoon from here ! It was nice , the Madhfoon is juicy and the rice also well”December 2022
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Mutton mandhi Net +1
“Meat balls, chicken madhbi and mutton mandhi was so yummm their soup was so thick and tasty!”
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“Meat balls, chicken madhbi and mutton mandhi was so yummm their soup was so thick and tasty!”January 2023
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Ribs mandi Net +1
“- satisfactory ribs mandi, real foods from yemeni cuisine even for take away still delicious. Mandi rice so tasty not too oily/ sweet, just the fattening ribs a bit greasy but juicy. If you on diet please watch out”
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“- satisfactory ribs mandi, real foods from yemeni cuisine even for take away still delicious. Mandi rice so tasty not too oily/ sweet, just the fattening ribs a bit greasy but juicy. If you on diet please watch out”April 2025
What to Avoid (1)
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Mutton haneeth shoulder Net −1
“However, the mutton haneeth shoulder was hard and lacked taste.”
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Critical review excerpts
“However, the mutton haneeth shoulder was hard and lacked taste.”January 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Try fahsa. Order the fahsa with molawah or Yemeni bread; reviewers specifically recommend the pairing for its gravy.
Save soup. If ordering madghout, keep some soup to pour over the rice, rather than finishing it first.
Check stock. Call ahead or confirm availability before travelling for a particular dish; fish mandi was unavailable on one visit.
Confirm bookings. For family rooms, reconfirm the booking time on the day; one group waited roughly 50 minutes after arriving early.
Use valet. Ask about the free valet service if parking is a concern.
Try haneeth. Haneeth ribs are a strong choice if you like tender lamb, smoky rice and savoury accompaniments.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Hamsa Building - Khalid Bin Al Waleed Rd
Al Karama, Dubai
| Mon | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Food inconsistency
Some visits have produced dry rice, cold chicken or hard mutton, so preparation is not always consistent.
Limited availability
One diner arrived for fish mandi but found only chicken madhbi available from the listed dishes.
Family service
Service in the family section has been slow for some diners, with requests passed to the cleaner.
Restroom cleanliness
Two reviews mention dirty or unpleasant-smelling washrooms.
Seasoning balance
A reviewer found whole coriander seeds, an overly strong tomato sauce and watery yogurt.
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The Bottom Line
Azal Mandi is a Yemeni restaurant in Al Karama where the main draw is traditional rice-and-meat cooking. The most useful starting points in the reviews are fahsa with Yemeni bread, mutton mandi, chicken mandi and haneeth ribs. The chicken mandi has been described as a large serving with raisins and cashews, while the haneeth ribs come with smoky rice, broth and hot sauce.
The restaurant is set up well for groups. Reviews mention spacious seating, separate family rooms, majlis areas and a Diwan used for a business gathering. Free valet parking is another practical plus, and complimentary soup is a recurring highlight.
For something sweet, kunafa and masouba both receive positive mentions. Service is often quick and warm, but the experience can vary by section and visit. Family-section service has been slow for some diners, and one booking left a fasting group waiting about an hour to eat.
Food consistency also deserves attention: reviewers have reported dry rice, cold chicken, hard mutton and unavailable fish mandi, while another found the sauces and yogurt poorly balanced. Check dish availability before making a long trip, and confirm family-room bookings on the day.